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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 974.76 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 974.76 and 411.51 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 974.76 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/974.76 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 974.76 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 401,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,123.49/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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